montagnes russes

French

Etymology

Literally "Russian mountains", a predecessor to the modern roller coaster popular in 18th century Russia and introduced in Paris in 1812 under the name Les Montagnes Russes à Belleville.

Pronunciation

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Noun

montagnes russes f pl (plural only)

rollercoaster

Descendants

Catalan: muntanyes russes
Italian: montagne russe
Portuguese: montanha-russa
Spanish: montaña rusa

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